Mechanical Engineer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £38814-38814 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 24 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Staffordshire, ST14 8XR |
| Cwmni: | Serco Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 308888-44141769 |
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Serco Limited
Mechanical Engineer
Location: HMP Dovegate, Staffordshire, ST14 8XRSalary: £38,814 plus excellent benefitsSchedule: Monday-Friday 08:00
- 16:30, including participation in an out-of-hours on call out rota (on call allowance will be paid)Ready to impact a better future?
As a Mechanical Engineer in our Facilities Management team, you’ll play a vital role in keeping a secure establishment safe, compliant, and operating effectively. Your expertise will help ensure critical mechanical and gas systems run reliably every day, supporting colleagues, residents, and the wider community.
This is work with genuine purpose. You’ll be working in a uniquely challenging environment where high standards of safety, reliability, and care really matter. Your contribution helps create a stable, well-maintained setting that supports rehabilitation, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.
What you’ll do as a Mechanical Engineer
You’ll be entrusted to:
- Carry out routine mechanical engineering work, planned preventative maintenance, repairs, and testing of gas systems
- Diagnose faults and complete defect rectification on plant and equipment across the site
- Install new mechanical plant and equipment in line with specifications and standards
- Ensure maintenance schedules and compliance records are kept up to date
- Support a multi-skilled facilities management team, including escorting contractors when required
- Work safely at all times, following statutory requirements, site procedures, and local regulations
Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
- A recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent trade-based qualification (such as C and G or NVQ)
- Gas Safe registration with experience in both commercial and domestic systems
- The ability to work independently, manage your workload, and meet tight timescales
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, customer-focused approach
- A flexible, proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
Desirable
- Qualified as an Authorised Person (AP) or willing to undertake training and assessment to become an AP
Vetting and checks:
An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.
Discover all you need to keep growing
We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.
What we offer
- Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
- Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
- Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
- Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.
Mechanical Engineer
Location: HMP Dovegate, Staffordshire, ST14 8XRSalary: £38,814 plus excellent benefitsSchedule: Monday-Friday 08:00
- 16:30, including participation in an out-of-hours on call out rota (on call allowance will be paid)Ready to impact a better future?
As a Mechanical Engineer in our Facilities Management team, you’ll play a vital role in keeping a secure establishment safe, compliant, and operating effectively. Your expertise will help ensure critical mechanical and gas systems run reliably every day, supporting colleagues, residents, and the wider community.
This is work with genuine purpose. You’ll be working in a uniquely challenging environment where high standards of safety, reliability, and care really matter. Your contribution helps create a stable, well-maintained setting that supports rehabilitation, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.
What you’ll do as a Mechanical Engineer
You’ll be entrusted to:
- Carry out routine mechanical engineering work, planned preventative maintenance, repairs, and testing of gas systems
- Diagnose faults and complete defect rectification on plant and equipment across the site
- Install new mechanical plant and equipment in line with specifications and standards
- Ensure maintenance schedules and compliance records are kept up to date
- Support a multi-skilled facilities management team, including escorting contractors when required
- Work safely at all times, following statutory requirements, site procedures, and local regulations
Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
- A recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent trade-based qualification (such as C and G or NVQ)
- Gas Safe registration with experience in both commercial and domestic systems
- The ability to work independently, manage your workload, and meet tight timescales
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, customer-focused approach
- A flexible, proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
Desirable
- Qualified as an Authorised Person (AP) or willing to undertake training and assessment to become an AP
Vetting and checks:
An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.
Discover all you need to keep growing
We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.
What we offer
- Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
- Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
- Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
- Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.
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